Marathon runner David in hospital

WINDHOEK – One of Namibia’s top long-distance runners, Salomo David, is recuperating in the Katutura State Hospital after a car accident at Karibib on Sunday.

David, who is the national marathon champion, was involved in the accident along with 24 other family members when the driver of their Iveco minibus lost control over the vehicle. David only injured his left arm.Although not broken, the arm might need an operation later to replace some of the skin lost when the bus landed on its side and skidded for a few metres.His injury will keep him out of two competitions that he planned to compete in before the end of the year.When Nampa visited David in hospital yesterday, he was quite positive that he will recover soon, to start training for the 2007 All Africa Games in June in Algeria.He has his eyes on the 2008 Olympics set for Beijing, China.In his last race, David ended fourth in the annual Lucky Star Marathon held in Walvis Bay in October.David won the national marathon championship for the third consecutive year and the annual Midgard Marathon in May for the second year running.NampaDavid only injured his left arm.Although not broken, the arm might need an operation later to replace some of the skin lost when the bus landed on its side and skidded for a few metres.His injury will keep him out of two competitions that he planned to compete in before the end of the year.When Nampa visited David in hospital yesterday, he was quite positive that he will recover soon, to start training for the 2007 All Africa Games in June in Algeria.He has his eyes on the 2008 Olympics set for Beijing, China.In his last race, David ended fourth in the annual Lucky Star Marathon held in Walvis Bay in October.David won the national marathon championship for the third consecutive year and the annual Midgard Marathon in May for the second year running.Nampa